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Award

08 Jul 2026 at 08:35

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "POD System" by the Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has concluded with the award stage. This project falls under the industry category of goods and involved the provision of pneumatic elevators or conveyors. Located in Liverpool, this procurement process utilised a direct below-threshold method without competition. The contract was signed on 1st July 2026 and is scheduled to be active from 2nd July 2026 to 31st July 2026, with a total contract value of £18,360. The completion date for this tender corresponded with the publication of the contract notice on 8th July 2026. Deliveries are expected across several regions in the United Kingdom, including regions like UKC, UKD, and UKF, amongst others.

This tender creates a prime opportunity for businesses involved in pneumatic transport solutions to partner with a prestigious NHS Trust. The procurement was completed by Aerocom (UK) Limited, an SME, signifying opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises. Companies that supply pneumatic elevators or conveyors, or businesses looking to expand into the healthcare sector with similar transport technologies, might find this procurement pattern beneficial for growth. Though this tender has been awarded, understanding its structure and requirements can assist in preparing for similar opportunities in the future.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

POD System

Notice Description

POD System Service

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c5d8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063940-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

42417100 - Pneumatic elevators or conveyors

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£15,300 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LIVERPOOL HEART AND CHEST HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L14 3PE
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Broadgreen
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool West Derby

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AEROCOM (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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